Brisket with fruit sauce

Brisket With Fruit and Red Wine Sauce

Ingredients

1 (2-1/2 pounds) beef brisket

1/2 cup dried pitted plums

1/2 cup dried apricot halves

1/2 cup dried tart red cherries

1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped

1 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth

1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, plus sprigs for garnish

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Directions

1. Rinse brisket and pat dry. Place in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Top with plums, apricots, cherries and garlic.

2. Stir together broth, wine, thyme, cinnamon, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk in flour until smooth. Pour over fruit mixture in cooker. Cover and cook 9 to 10 hours on low.

3. Thinly slice beef against the grain and serve with fruit sauce. Garnish with thyme sprigs, if desired.